Advertising

Move to pharma?

Brand awareness for Astronomer is through the roof! Let it be the bonus idea that you present to your clients in the next meeting.

Thoughts on Starcom? How’s it going over there?

Does Ogilvy NY still do any work for Google (pixel!gemini) ?

How long is beyond normal (aka too long) for an agency to pay its freelancers?

How do you know when a coworker doesn't like you

What would you do? 150k current salary, I go into the office every now and then but I'm mostly remote, as my manager is flexible about that. 3.5 yrs in current role. I make above average so a promotion would put me at 1… more

I work in media, but I often have big ideas for creative for my brand. Creative is handled by a different agency. How can I get those ideas out there?

The new KFC spot looks like it was shot like a movie

What agencies specialize in Food + Beverage and/or CPG products? Looking to make a switch in the next year or so but would prefer to work with clients that align with my likes.

Thanks!

Does your agency have a "no meetings on Fridays" rule? Do they stick to it?

Who's worked with animals in their campaigns (as the focus)? Happy with the results?

My boss had it out for me because I was getting asked to judge award shows and getting press for my personal projects. While they were driving the company into the ground with zero creative vision.

So… more

Give me your best/worst/most absurd “the CMO decided [X] because their teenage daughter/son liked it” stories. Go!

What AI tools are your agency making you use?

Is it ok to copy my work into the deck right before a check in? This CD of mine always peeks around while I’m working and it drives me crazy seeing their profile icon flying through the slides while t… more

Does anyone know where I can find the new Milk advertising on streaming TV? It ends with the slogan “milk helps you stay active longer” please share a link if you have it.

Creatives in NYC. Does having a functional public transportation, and not needing a car to get to work, allow you to get extra work done on the commute? I love being able to get work done when flying.… more

Today a guy on Marketplace asked me if I had any old worn Sandals or flip flops I could sell him for his collection. I deeply considered it. That’s where i’m at.

Anyone work on the Microsoft account at Dentsu?
Want to know more about the relationship with the clients, what is something you would change if you could, and what is great about it.
And would love mu… more

Can anyone recommend the best new age media agency to work with? (Local, US)

When applying for a senior creative position you’re perfectly suited for (you’ve run and sold high budgeted work in the same vertical), is it ok for your application to be rejected by the company’s t… more

How do you feel when your work tries to highlight “wins” after they’ve had layoffs? When is the appropriate amount of time do share “wins” after a layoff?

Done. Now I need to wait 5 minutes for the meeting to start.

*Blink*

Oh shit I'm 10 min late.

How do you push back or say no to clients feedback without being labeled as difficult or hard to work with?

I will predict that within one year we will have agencies that take a “no AI used here” pledge and some clients will move to them because of it. I’m starting to detect when it is used very easily bec… more

With all the hype around AI lately, which tools do you actually find useful?

Personally I really like using FLIM or Frameset to find visuals for presentations.

Do you keep your portfolio updated even if you’re not planning to leave your job?

When account is put up for review and the agency repitches, have you ever seen them win?

Amazon's been on a bit of a hot streak lately. They've won some Cannes and have a few interesting spots out for their health and prime verticals. Anyone got insight on what it's like worki… more

Do you agree that that many Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly avoiding leadership roles in order to protect their mental health? As a millennial manager, I personally do not want a promotion bec… more

Anyone have a deck or examples of great brand/product positioning lines?

How many times should you get passed over for promotion before deciding your future lies elsewhere?

Good move or not: hitting up CD/ECDs at the agency you just applied for a job for Linkedin? You’re connected to them, but don’t really have a relationship with them.

Thoughts on high dive in terms of overall creative quality and opportunity? I know it depends on the brand but asking for overall thoughts.

Interviewed for a job that would be a promotion at another agency but only 7% salary increase. Worth it?

Whats the word on Leo Chicago these days? Sounds like a lot of recent change, a rebrand, new people at the top, etc. Curious to know what the vibes are for people working there.